PostDoc/Team Leader: Molecular Biology (Vaccine production) 1190 views

The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems invites applications for a PostDoc/Team Leader “Molecular Biology” in cell culture-based vaccine production at the research group Bioprocess Engineering (headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Reichl).

About the position:

• The candidate should be proficient in molecular/virological methods, such as cell transfection, cell line engineering (CRISPR/Cas), reverse genetics, real time PCR, Western Blot, and flow cytometry.
• The goal is to develop methods for better characterization of virus-host cell interaction (i.e. influenza virus, Modified Vaccinia Ankara virus, flaviviridae), to improve our understanding of intracellular virus replication, and to design animal cells lines for increased virus/viral vector yields.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD or an equivalent degree in a relevant discipline and a record of outstanding research that demonstrates originality addressing significant problems in cell culture technology and virology using state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques.
• Skills in the supervision of technicians and students are desirable.
• Close collaboration with the teams involved in upstream processing and mathematical modeling of virus dynamics is essential.
• Applicant must be fluent in English, proficiency in German is preferred.

Duration: 2 years; possibility of extension

How to apply:

• Apply by sending applications and following documents via email to sek-bpe@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de:
• Motivation letter
• CV,
• Publication list with key papers highlighted
• The names and contact information of three possible contacts for reference letters.